hachihead Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I'm currently waiting on my skills assesment to come back from Engineers Australia(due in a few weeks). My defacto partner to be(all proof etc there) is in the UK. Once I apply for the 189 and get my EOI and accept the invitation, I then go on a bridging correct? If she is associated as a defacto on my application, can she enter Australia once the bridging visa is granted? Is there an extra form or application which needs to be done/can be done?? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 It is difficult to be a "defacto partner to be". You can be a prospective marriage partner, but defacto means that the situation you are currently in is a marriage in all but name. You must be living together as man and wife (or same sex couple), having a common social, financial, domestic situation. You can't bring someone in on the promise that they will be in that position - they must be in that position already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hachihead Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 we have been in a relationship since Sept 2102 with all the proof, she had to return home due to a parent being ill and ultimately passing away. Due to the fact her 417 visa ran out since she has been gone she currently has no visa to return. As I believe it is a case by case basis is this something that would be considered by the DIBP? Would it be more beneficial if she was to return here on a holiday visa or something so that we are both in the country? Thanks for the reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 we have been in a relationship since Sept 2102 with all the proof, she had to return home due to a parent being ill and ultimately passing away. Due to the fact her 417 visa ran out since she has been gone she currently has no visa to return. As I believe it is a case by case basis is this something that would be considered by the DIBP? Would it be more beneficial if she was to return here on a holiday visa or something so that we are both in the country? Thanks for the reply. I think you should talk to a registered migration agent. To me - a layman - it doesn't sound like a defacto relationship but an RMA would be able to offer advice based on experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 A bridging visa, bridges you from one visa once it expires until the other is granted, by keeping you lawful in Australia. Your partner will not be granted a bridging visa as she is not in Australia and the holder of a visa. If she retuned on a visitors visa before you apply for the visa she would be granted a bridging visa which would kick in once the visitors visa expired. After spending a year year on a WHV she may have to show higher level of evidence that she is a genuine visitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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